Schnitzturm, Stansstad
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Facts and practical information
The Schnitzturm is a stone tower in the municipality of Stansstad in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It is part of the Teller / Palisaden medieval fortifications which are a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()
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Schnitzturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Stanserhorn, Glasi Hergiswil, SC Kriens, Schloss Meggenhorn.
3.5 miSNature, Natural attraction, View pointStanserhorn, Stans
90 min walk • The Stanserhorn is a captivating mountain peak in the heart of Switzerland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps and a unique travel experience. Located near the quaint town of Stans, this mountain stands at an elevation of 1,898 meters and is a magnet...
1.2 miWSpecialty museum, Art museum, MuseumGlasi Hergiswil, Hergiswil
31 min walk • The Glasi Hergiswil is a Swiss factory that manufactures glass in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It was founded by the brothers Siegwart in 1817. The Glasi was threatened to be closed because of old machines and technology.
4.1 miNWArenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venueSC Kriens, Lucerne
105 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Lucerne, Switzerland, SC Kriens serves as a key sport venue that resonates with the pulse of local football culture. This stadium, though modest in comparison to colossal international arenas, holds a special place in the hearts of...
3.9 miNForts and castles, Historical place, History museumSchloss Meggenhorn, Meggen
99 min walk • Meggenhorn Castle is a castle in Meggen near the Swiss city of Lucerne. It was built in 1868/70 by Edouad Hofer-Grosjean from Mulhouse and in 1926 equipped with a Welte Philharmonic Organ.
3.1 miNECliffside elevator ride with lake viewsHammetschwand-Lift, Stans
79 min walk • The Hammetschwand Lift is the highest exterior elevator in Europe and is located in Switzerland. It connects a rock path with the lookout point Hammetschwand on the Bürgenstock plateau overlooking Lake Lucerne.
3.2 miNELakeside peak with a cliffside elevatorBürgenstock
81 min walk • The Bürgenstock is a mountain in Switzerland located partway along the shore of Lake Lucerne. Bürgenstock is also a resort located at 874 m a.s.l. on the same mountain. The lookout point at the summit of the Bürgenstock is the Hammetschwand. The mountain is almost entirely surrounded by Lake Lucerne.
4.2 miNWForts and castlesSchloss Schauensee, Horw
107 min walk • Schauensee Castle is a castle in the municipality of Kriens of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.
4 miNEProminent lake with mountain viewsLake Lucerne
102 min walk • Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.
1.1 miSForts and castlesRotzberg Castle
30 min walk • Rotzberg or Rotzburg is a ruined castle in the municipality of Ennetmoos in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.
2.4 miSEMuseumWinkelriedhaus, Stans
62 min walk • The Winkelriedhaus is one of three houses of the Nidwalden Museum in Stans. Along with the town hall and the Höfli, the Winkelriedhaus is one of the most important secular buildings in the canton of Nidwalden.
4 miNWObservatories and planetariumsHubelmatt Observatory, Lucerne
103 min walk • Hubelmatt Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Lucerne, Switzerland, billeted at the city's Hubelmatt West School. Built in 1979, it is operated by the Astronomical Society of Lucerne.